General Health

Testosterone Safety Information

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Testosterone Cypionate Injection?

If you have an allergy to testosterone or any other part of testosterone cypionate injection.
If you are allergic to testosterone cypionate injection; any part of testosterone cypionate injection; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
If you are male and have breast or prostate cancer.
If you have any of these health problems: Heart disease, kidney disease, or liver disease.
If you are a woman. This medicine is not approved for use in women. If you are a woman using testosterone cypionate injection, talk with your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with testosterone cypionate injection.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take testosterone cypionate injection with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Testosterone Cypionate Injection?

For all patients taking testosterone cypionate injection:

Tell all of your health care providers that you take testosterone cypionate injection. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely.
There may be a higher chance of prostate cancer. Talk with the doctor.
If you have an enlarged prostate, your signs can get worse while you use testosterone cypionate injection. Call your doctor if this happens to you.
High blood pressure has happened with testosterone cypionate injection. Have your blood pressure checked as you have been told by your doctor.
High blood pressure can raise the chance of heart attack, stroke, or death from heart disease. If you have high blood pressure or heart disease, talk with your doctor.
If you have sleep apnea, talk with your doctor. Sometimes, sleep apnea has gotten worse in people using testosterone.
Treatment with testosterone cypionate injection may lead to higher cholesterol and triglycerides. The effect of these changes on heart health is not known. Talk with the doctor.
Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take testosterone cypionate injection.
Blood clots have happened with testosterone cypionate injection. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a blood clot. Talk with your doctor.
This medicine is an anabolic steroid. Anabolic steroid drugs have been abused and misused before. Anabolic steroid abuse can lead to dependence and very bad health problems. These health problems include heart or blood vessel problems, stroke, liver problems, and mental or mood problems. Talk with the doctor.
High calcium levels have happened with drugs like this one in some people with cancer. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of high calcium levels like weakness, confusion, feeling tired, headache, upset stomach or throwing up, constipation, or bone pain.
If you are 65 or older, use testosterone cypionate injection with care. You could have more side effects.
This medicine is not approved for treating low testosterone levels caused by getting older. Talk with your doctor.
This medicine may affect sperm in men. This may affect being able to father a child. Talk with the doctor.

Children:

Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor.
Some products have benzyl alcohol. Do not give a product that has benzyl alcohol in it to a newborn or infant. Talk with the doctor to see if this product has benzyl alcohol in it.
This medicine may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Talk with the doctor.

How is this medicine (Testosterone Cypionate Injection) best taken?

Use testosterone cypionate injection as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

It is given as a shot into a muscle.
If you will be giving yourself the shot, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to give the shot.
Wash your hands before use.
Be sure you know where to give the shot. If you are not sure where to give the shot, talk with the doctor.
Do not give into skin that is irritated, tender, bruised, red, scaly, hard, scarred, or has stretch marks.
Do not use if the solution is cloudy, leaking, or has particles.
This medicine is colorless to a faint yellow. Do not use if the solution changes color.
Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box. Do not reuse needles or other items. When the box is full, follow all local rules for getting rid of it. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

Use a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
Do not use 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Detailed Testosterone dosage information

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight.
For males, erections (hard penis) that happen often or that last a long time.
Trouble passing urine, pain when passing urine, passing urine in a weak stream or drips, or passing urine more often.
Not able to control passing urine.
New or worse behavior or mood changes like depression or thoughts of suicide.
Enlarged breasts.
Breast pain.
Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs.
Upset stomach or throwing up.
Trouble breathing when sleeping.
Feeling sleepy during the day.
Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight.
Change in color of skin.
Change in size or shape of testicles.
Call your doctor right away if you have signs of a blood clot like chest pain or pressure; coughing up blood; shortness of breath; swelling, warmth, numbness, change of color, or pain in a leg or arm; or trouble speaking or swallowing.
Liver problems have happened with drugs like this one. Sometimes, this has been deadly. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.

Testosterone side effects (more detail)

What are some other side effects of Testosterone Cypionate Injection?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

Headache.
Pimples (acne).
Diarrhea.
Emotional ups and downs.
Feeling tired or weak.
Trouble sleeping.
Irritation where testosterone cypionate injection is used.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Testosterone Cypionate Injection?

Store at room temperature. Do not freeze.
Store in the original container to protect from light.
Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

Consumer information use

If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else’s drugs.
Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about testosterone cypionate injection, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

Finasteride Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 17, 2020.

In Summary

Commonly reported side effects of finasteride include: impotence and decreased libido. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

For the Consumer

Applies to finasteride: oral tablet

Side effects requiring immediate medical attention

Along with its needed effects, finasteride may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking finasteride:

More common

Chills
cold sweats
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position

Less common

Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
breast enlargement and tenderness
hives or welts, itching, skin rash
rapid weight gain
redness of the skin
swelling of the lips and face
tingling of the hands or feet
unusual weight gain or loss

Incidence not known

Clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
dimpling of the breast skin
inverted nipple
lump in the breast or under the arm
persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
redness or swelling of the breast
sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal

Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention

Some side effects of finasteride may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
inability to have or keep an erection
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance

Less common

Runny or stuffy nose
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
sneezing

Less common or rare

Back pain
decreased amount of semen
diarrhea
dizziness
headache
stomach pain

Incidence not known

Testicular pain

Managing side effects (general information)

Tadalafil Safe Information

Side effects requiring immediate medical attention

Along with its needed effects, tadalafil may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking tadalafil:

Commonly reported side effects of tadalafil include: back pain, dyspepsia, headache, limb pain, myalgia, nausea, and flushing. Other side effects include: upper respiratory tract infection, cough, and nasal congestion. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

Less common

Arm, back, or jaw pain
blurred vision
chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
chills
cold sweats
confusion
dizziness
fainting
faintness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fast or irregular heartbeat
headache
hearing loss
increased erection
nausea
nervousness
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pounding in the ears
slow or fast heartbeat
spontaneous penile erection
sweating
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting

Rare

Painful or prolonged erection of the penis

Incidence not known

Blindness
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
cough
cracks in the skin
decrease or change in vision
diarrhea
difficulty with speaking
double vision
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
headache, severe and throbbing
hives or welts, itching, skin rash
inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
inability to speak
joint or muscle pain
loss of heat from the body
numbness or tingling of the face, hands, or feet
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
red, swollen skin
redness of the skin
redness or soreness of the eyes
scaly skin
slow speech
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
stomach pain
sudden cardiac death
swelling of the feet or lower legs

Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention

Some side effects of tadalafil may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Belching
heartburn
indigestion
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

Less common

Bloody nose
body aches or pain
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings
burning, dry, or itching eyes
burning feeling in the chest or stomach
congestion
difficulty with moving
difficulty with swallowing
dry mouth
dryness or soreness of the throat
excessive eye discharge
eye pain
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
feeling of warmth, redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
fever
hoarseness
lack or loss of strength
loose stools
muscle aching, cramping, or stiffness
neck pain
pain in the arms or legs
pain or burning in the throat
redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
reduced sensitivity to touch
runny or stuffy nose
sensation of spinning
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
stomach upset
swelling of the eyelids
swelling or puffiness of the eyes or face
swollen joints
tearing
tender, swollen glands in the neck
tenderness in the stomach area
trouble with sleeping
upper stomach pain
voice changes
watering of the eyes

Sildenafil Safety Information

Do not take sildenafil if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems, including nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, and some recreational drugs such as “poppers”. Taking sildenafil with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.

Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with sildenafil. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, especially riociguat (Adempas). Do not take sildenafil with riociguat.

Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if your erection is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours. A prolonged erection (priapism) can damage the penis.

Stop using sildenafil and get emergency medical help if you have sudden vision loss.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use sildenafil if you are allergic to it, or:

if you take other medicines to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, such as riociguat (Adempas).

Do not take this medicine if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate. Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite (“poppers”). Taking sildenafil with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.

To make sure sildenafil is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

heart problems (chest pain, a heart rhythm disorder, heart attack);
high or low blood pressure;
blood circulation problems;
retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye);
blindness in one or both eyes;
bleeding problems;
a stomach ulcer;
pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD);
liver or kidney disease;
a blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia;
a physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie’s disease); or
if you have been told you should not have sexual intercourse for health reasons.

Sildenafil can decrease blood flow to the optic nerve of the eye, causing sudden vision loss. This has occurred in a small number of people taking sildenafil, most of whom also had heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or certain pre-existing eye problems, and in those who smoked or were over 50 years old. It is not clear whether this medicine is the actual cause of vision loss.

This medicine is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Women with pulmonary arterial hypertension should not stop taking sildenafil without talking to their doctor.

It is not known whether sildenafil passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Women with pulmonary arterial hypertension should not stop taking sildenafil without talking to their doctor.

Do not give this medication to anyone under 18 years old without medical advice.

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